20 Playdough Recipes

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour

• 1 cup of salt

• 1 cup of water

• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

• Food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt.

2. Add the water and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.

3. If you want colored playdough, add a few drops of food coloring and knead the dough until the color is evenly distributed.

4. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If it's too dry, add a bit more water.

5. Store the playdough in an airtight container to keep it fresh.

No-Cook Playdough

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup of salt

• 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar

• 1 cup of boiling water

• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

• Food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and cream of tartar.

2. Add the boiling water and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.

3. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring and knead the dough until the color is even.

4. Let the dough cool before playing with it.

5. Store the playdough in an airtight container when not in use.

Scented Playdough

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour

• 1 cup of salt

• 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar

• 2 cups of water

• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

• Food coloring (optional)

• A few drops of essential oil (e.g., lavender, peppermint, or lemon)

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, mix together the flour, salt, and cream of tartar.

2. Add the water, vegetable oil, and food coloring (if using) to the dry ingredients.

3. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it forms a dough and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

4. Remove the dough from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.

5. Add a few drops of essential oil and knead the dough until the scent is evenly distributed.

6. Store the playdough in an airtight container when not in use.

Edible Playdough

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of peanut butter

• 1/2 cup of honey

• 2 cups of powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the peanut butter and honey until well combined.

2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until a dough forms.

3. Knead the dough until it reaches the desired consistency.

4. Store the edible playdough in an airtight container.

Gluten-Free Playdough

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of rice flour

• 1/2 cup of cornstarch

• 1/2 cup of salt

• 2 teaspoons of cream of tartar

• 1 cup of water

• 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil

• Food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the rice flour, cornstarch, salt, and cream of tartar.

2. Add the water and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.

3. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring and knead the dough until the color is even.

4. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it forms a dough and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

5. Let the dough cool before playing with it.

6. Store the gluten-free playdough in an airtight container.

Rainbow Playdough

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour

• 1 cup of salt

• 1 cup of water

• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

• Food coloring (in multiple colors)

Instructions:

1. Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl.

2. Add water and oil and stir until combined.

3. Divide the dough into separate portions for each color.

4. Add different food coloring to each portion and knead until the colors are evenly distributed.

5. Store each color in separate airtight containers.

Cake Mix Playdough

Ingredients:

• 1 box of cake mix

• 2 cups of cornstarch

• 1/3 - 1/2 cup of vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix the cake mix and cornstarch.

2. Gradually add vegetable oil and knead until a dough forms.

3. Adjust the oil amount as needed to achieve the desired consistency.

4. Store in an airtight container.

Chocolate Playdough

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of flour

• 1/2 cup of salt

• 1/2 cup of cocoa powder

• 1 cup of water

• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

• 2 teaspoons of cream of tartar

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, mix flour, salt, cocoa powder, and cream of tartar.

2. Add water and vegetable oil, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.

3. Once the dough forms and pulls away from the pan, remove it from heat.

4. Let it cool before kneading.

5. Store in an airtight container.

Cloud Dough Playdough

Ingredients:

• 8 cups of flour

• 1 cup of baby oil

Instructions:

1. Mix the flour and baby oil in a large bowl until well combined.

2. Knead until the dough is soft and moldable.

3. Store in an airtight container.

Apple Scented Playdough

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of flour

• 1 cup of salt

• 2 cups of water

• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

• 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar

• 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice

• Red food coloring

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, mix flour, salt, cream of tartar, and apple pie spice.

2. Add water, oil, and food coloring.

3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the dough forms.

4. Remove from heat and let it cool before kneading.

5. Store in an airtight container.

Vanilla Playdough

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of flour

• 1/2 cup of salt

• 2 teaspoons of cream of tartar

• 1 cup of water

• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Mix flour, salt, and cream of tartar in a saucepan.

2. Add water, oil, and vanilla extract.

3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the dough forms.

4. Let it cool before kneading.

5. Store in an airtight container.

Shaving Cream Playdough

Ingredients:

• 1 part shaving cream

• 2 parts cornstarch

Instructions:

1. Mix shaving cream and cornstarch in a bowl until well combined.

2. Adjust the proportions as needed for the desired consistency.

3. Store in an airtight container.

Lavender Playdough

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of flour

• 1 cup of salt

• 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar

• 2 cups of water

• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

• Purple food coloring

• A few drops of lavender essential oil

Instructions:

1. Mix flour, salt, and cream of tartar in a saucepan.

2. Add water, oil, and food coloring.

3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the dough forms.

4. Remove from heat and add lavender essential oil.

5. Let it cool before kneading.

6. Store in an airtight container.

Mint Playdough

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of flour

• 1 cup of salt

• 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar

• 2 cups of water

• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

• Green food coloring

• A few drops of mint extract

Instructions:

1. Mix flour, salt, and cream of tartar in a saucepan.

2. Add water, oil, and food coloring.

3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the dough forms.

4. Remove from heat and add mint extract.

5. Let it cool before kneading.

6. Store in an airtight container.

Baby Oil Playdough

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of flour

• 1 cup of salt

• 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar

• 2 cups of water

• 2 tablespoons of baby oil

• Food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix flour, salt, and cream of tartar in a saucepan.

2. Add water, baby oil, and food coloring (if using).

3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the dough forms.

4. Let it cool before kneading.

5. Store in an airtight container.

Mashed Potato Playdough

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of instant mashed potato flakes

• 1/2 cup of water

• 1/2 cup of flour

Instructions:

1. Mix potato flakes and water in a bowl.

2. Gradually add flour and knead until the dough forms.

3. Adjust the amount of water and flour as needed for the desired consistency.

4. Store in an airtight container.

Sand Texture Playdough

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of flour

• 1 cup of fine sand

• 1/2 cup of salt

• 1 cup of water

• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

• 2 teaspoons of cream of tartar

Instructions:

1. Mix flour, sand, salt, and cream of tartar in a saucepan.

2. Add water and oil.

3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the dough forms.

4. Let it cool before kneading.

5. Store in an airtight container.

Coffee Playdough

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of flour

• 1 cup of salt

• 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar

• 2 cups of water

• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

• 1/2 cup of used coffee grounds

Instructions:

1. Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar, and coffee grounds in a saucepan.

2. Add water and oil.

3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the dough forms.

4. Let it cool before kneading.

5. Store in an airtight container.

Oatmeal Playdough

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of flour

• 2 cups of oatmeal

• 1 cup of water

Instructions:

1. Mix flour and oatmeal in a bowl.

2. Gradually add water and knead until the dough forms.

3. Adjust the amount of water as needed for the desired consistency.

4. Store in an airtight container.

Shampoo Dough

Ingredients:

• 1 part shampoo

• 2 parts cornstarch

Instructions:

1. Mix shampoo and cornstarch in a bowl.

2. Stir until well combined and a dough forms.

3. Adjust the proportions as needed for the desired consistency.

4. Store in an airtight container.

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